1956 Austin-Healey Tickford vs. 2013 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2013 Chrysler 300 is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chrysler 300 (358 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford. (105 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 518 kg more than 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2013 Chrysler 300 (534 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford. (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford | 2013 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Chrysler |
| Model | Tickford | 300 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 358 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 534 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 2048 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5044 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1504 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3052 mm |
